Scientists Hurry To Catch Rare Manhattan-Sized 3I/ATLAS Tail
• Scientists are rushing to adjust the trajectories of space probes Hera and Europa Clipper to intercept the tail of comet 3I/ATLAS.
• Europa Clipper's instruments could collect valuable data from the comet's particle field, enhancing our understanding of comets.
• The window for trajectory adjustments is narrow, requiring action within the next two weeks to capitalize on this rare astronomical event.
Scientists race to intercept comet tail
Scientists are in a race against time to intercept the tail of comet 3I/ATLAS, a rare astronomical event involving a comet roughly the size of Manhattan. Two space probes, Hera and NASA’s Europa Clipper, are positioned to potentially pass through the comet's tail, offering a unique opportunity for scientific data collection.
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